About Prior + Partners
Prior + Partners is a specialist placemaking practice integrating masterplanning, planning and economics to unlock the potential of places and communities
Our portfolio includes major urban regeneration projects as well as new settlements for UK clients including The Crown Estate, Homes England, and Lendlease, as well as many Local Authorities including in London, Birmingham, Southampton and Bristol.
About the role
Prior + Partners has immediate opportunities for Urban Designers and Senior Urban Designers to take a leading role on UK focused housing and regeneration projects. Your workload will include a range of scales, from major regional frameworks to site level masterplans and development strategies. The ideal candidates will have a passion and commitment for the design and delivery of complex mixed-use developments, urban extensions and new communities.
We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate skills and experiences in the following core areas:
UK Housing-led and mixed use masterplanning projects;
Place visions and strategic growth opportunities;
Successful outline planning applications;
Design coding at all scales;
Within project teams and working in multi-disciplinary environments.
The ideal candidates will also have:
An architectural background with RIBA Part 2 (or a masters in urban design), or a landscape architecture background with relevant qualification;
Excellent drawing and graphic presentation skills and the ability to explain design ideas and evolution of a concept;
Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent report writing abilities.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch via email with your CV, portfolio and any relevant working permits - Please note that only applications made directly to our recruitment mailbox will be considered for the position.
Salary will depend on experience, and we will offer the opportunity to further your career as well as knowledge of other disciplines within the practice, with our multi-disciplinary team including urban designers, architects, planners, place economists, spatial data scientists and public realm specialists.
Prior + Partners is an Employee-Owned Trust and an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an open, respectful environment where people can build lasting careers and do their best work. We welcome applications for those returning to the profession from a career break.